09'er in need of venue selection help! RE: Bourne and Woodlands

Hello ladies!

Congratulations on your weddings!!

I need some help selecting a location and thought since some of you had already had your weddings at potentially one of these locals you could give me your honest plus/minus thoughts on these venues:

The Bourne Mansion
The Woodlands of Woodbury

Any feedback and/or help is greatly appreciated!! Please feel free to FM too!

Best,
Jess

I am getting married at the Woodlands in April '09. I also went there for their special Mother's Day Brunch. It was great. My brother-in-law, who dispenses praise sparingly and had no idea I was getting married there, marveled at the craftmanship of the mansion, especially the imported wood and the moldings of the dining room (he is in construction/lumber so it was high praise!) I can also say that the food is fabulous and the customer service is top notch.

I have also been to a wedding at the Bourne Mansion. I love the Woodlands as much as anyone could, but I have to concede the Bourne is at least equally spectacular. Both have that old Mansion feel, but you feel it slightly more so at Bourne. But if I recall, Bourne has a pretty significant site fee.

All in all, they are both beautiful venues. You are very lucky if those are your choices!